Lab Skills: Cell Biology

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Laboratory skills are essential for students who want to pursue a Life Science oriented master study. In this skills training you will get acquainted with the basic laboratory skills in cell biology. Training involves safety and Good Laboratory Practice and will introduce students in the exciting world of cell biology and cell physiology. From a biochemical and cell biological perspective students will get acquainted with cellular integrity, cellular functionality and metabolism as well as the interactions of cells with their environment. The practical sessions include several laboratory techniques used in cell biology research and histology as well as computer simulations of cellular processes. Research-based learning is the core of the lab skills. Students, in teams of 2, are required to find the theory linked to a practical assignment and to come up with their own protocols. The goal of this set-up is that students learn to think about the background of experiments and the practical execution.